GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is an All - India Examination conducted by the seven IITs and IISc Bangalore, on behalf of the National Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. For more info follow link-

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Only registered users can see contents. Please click here to Register or Login.The GATE Score of a candidate reflects the relative performance level of a candidate. The score is used for admissions to various post-graduate programmes (e.g. M.E., M.Tech, direct Ph.D.) in Indian higher education institutes with financial assistance provided by MHRD and other Government agencies. The score may also be used by Public sector units for employment screening purposes.

ExaminationThe examination is of three hour duration with patterns and syllabus varying from paper to paper. The exam is conducted in - online mode.

Online ExaminationA computer based test (CBT) where the candidate will use a computer mouse to choose a correct answer or enter a numerical answer via a virtual keypad. Online exam is conducted usually in February.From GATE 2014 onward, all papers will be online.

ResultGATE Results are usually declared a little over one month after the exam. The results show the total marks scored by a candidate, the GATE score, the all-India rank and the cut off marks for various categories in the candidate's paper. The score is valid for 2 years from the date of announcement of the results. [2] The score cards is issued to all qualified candidates.

Normalized GATE Score (new formula):From 2013, the GATE score is computed by a new formula.A candidate's score is computed as: S = S_q + (S_t - S_q) \frac{M-M_q}{\overline{M}_t-M_q} where,S = GATE Score (normalised) of a candidate,M = Marks obtained by a candidate in a paper,Mq = Qualifying marks for general category candidates in the paper,Mt = Average Marks of top 0.1% or 10 (which ever is higher) of candidates in the paper,St = GATE Score assigned to Mt (around 900), andSq = GATE Score assigned to Mq (around 300).Mq is usually 25 marks (out of 100) or μ + σ, whichever is higher. Here μ is the mean of marks of all candidates in a paper (with negative marks converted to zero) and σ is the standard deviation of the candidates' marks.

Qualifying MarksThe rules for qualifying scores have varied from year to year. In general the qualifying score is 25 marks (out of 100) or μ + σ, whichever is higher. Here μ is the mean of marks of all candidates in a paper (with negative marks converted to zero) and σ is the standard deviation of all marks in that paper.

Recruitment through GATEPublic sector units (PSUs) in India, for long, have had troubles conducting their recruitment processes with more than 100,000 students giving the exams for less than 1000 jobs (a selection rate of less than 1%). After sensing the exponential rise in the number of engineering graduates in India who wish to get a PSU job, the PSUs have decided that a GATE score shall be the primary criteria for initial shortlisting. This change was the primary cause for the rapid increase in applicants for GATE 2012.Indian Oil Corporation was the first PSU which successfully tested out this system and was followed two years later by National Thermal Power Corporation, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Bharat Electronics & PowerGrid Corporation of India.Usually these companies release their recruitment notifications right after GATE notification, indicating that candidates have to take GATE to be considered for a job in their organizations.

EligibilityBachelorís degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 10+2/ Post-B.Sc./ Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such programs.Masterís degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programs.Candidates in the second or higher year of Four-year integrated Masterís degree programs (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/ Technology.Candidates in the fourth or higher year of Five-year integrated Masterís degree programs or Dual Degree programs in Engineering/Technology.Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by iE(i), AMICE(i) by the institute of Civil Engineers (india)-iCE(i)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech.Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.

JAM (Joint Admission Test to M.Sc) for admission to M.Sc programmes at the IITs. From year 2005 admissions to MCA programme at IIT Roorkee are also made through JAM which were previously through AIMCET

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Only registered users can see contents. Please click here to Register or Login.The Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) is an admission test to M.Sc. and other post-B.Sc. programs at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). From the Academic Session 2004 - 2005, IITs have started conducting a Joint Admission test for M.Sc. The main objective of JAM is to provide admissions to various M.Sc., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual degree and other post-B.Sc. programs based on the performance in a single test and consolidate 'Science' as a career option for bright students from across the country.

JMET (Joint Management Entrance Test) The Joint Management Entrance Test was an Examination conducted by the seven IITs and IISc Bangalore for admission to the Postgraduate Degree Programmes in Management in the respective Institutes.Joint Management Entrance Test (JMET) was an admission exam used by some institutes in India as the first step in the admission to postgraduate programs in management. Institutes which used the exams included Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the IIT Schools of Management. The results of JMET were used to short-list the candidates for subsequent part of the selection process. In 2011 JMET was discontinued and replaced by Common Admission Test (CAT)